For two pins British old-fashioned phrase
Used to say that you would like to do something, typically because of annoyance or irritation
For two pins, I would have talked back to my mom, but I listened to her grouse for over an hour.
Every time I think about these difficulties, I'd just like to give up.
For two pins, I would punch him, but he is my brother.
Used to refer to a source that causes persistent annoyance or irritation
Someone or something annoying
Used to ask why someone is irritated or in a bad mood
The origin of this phrase is not clear.